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Recent Examples of plaid
For example, a basket lined with a floral or plaid flannel bed sheet filled with books or magazines can elevate a bedroom or office, whereas kids’ sheets might spruce up a toy basket for the playroom.
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Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
The actor and de Ramon both wore plaid hats.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
The former Spice Girl modeled a green and blue plaid dress that was inspired by a plush bathrobe.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
This plaid dress is perfect for a casual hangout with friends or going out on the town.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2026
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Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
The actor and de Ramon both wore plaid hats.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
The former Spice Girl modeled a green and blue plaid dress that was inspired by a plush bathrobe.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
This plaid dress is perfect for a casual hangout with friends or going out on the town.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaid
Adjective
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Whatever your summer itinerary, a striped button-down shirt is one of those classic staples that deserves a spot in your closet.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Simkhai’s seersucker bubble pair from this year are a playful take on the trend, pairing perfectly with Eres’s little black bikini and a striped shirt from Maria McManus.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Despite taking the overall checkered flag in 1995, the automaker has precious little experience at the famous race.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
4 May 2026
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The checkered reputation of fan behavior dates to the days of England’s worst episodes of hooliganism in the 1970s and 80s.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Think pink walls, patterned wallpaper, crystal chandeliers and a mint green checkout desk.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
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In a photo from the event, two individuals helped Turner, who wore a simple black suit, blue shirt and patterned tie, to his seat at the reception.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Similar to the actress’s blouse, this Amazon find has billowy long sleeves, a playful dotted print, and a tie neckline that adds extra fashion flair when poking out from under spring jackets and blazers.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Cane-Like Begonias Cane-like begonias, known as angel wings, are known for their glossy, dotted, or hairy foliage.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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This is really a series of different phone designs, some quite radically different from each other, all unified by a garish sense of luxury.—
Dominic Preston,
The Verge,
1 May 2026
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Not because of the roving packs of teenagers or even the garish displays of overconsumption, but because mall architecture was high art.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Plaid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaid. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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